The only time when you can create your own reality or change your life for the better is in the present.

Manifesting is all about bringing the things you want into your life. But if you spend all your time thinking about the past or daydreaming about the future, then you're letting the present pass you by.

We used to believe that time was a continuum running smoothly from past through present and on to the future. But thanks to quantum physics, we now know that time is little more than an illusion. In fact, our notion of time is a man-made one, created simply to make it easier for us to get on with everyday living.

What happens when you constantly live in the past or try to look ahead to the future?

You become fragmented and unable to do things when it really matters. The only time you can exist is RIGHT NOW, in this very moment. And that's the only time when you can take control of your life and make changes to it.

When you start living in the 'here and now', you'll notice things changing in your life. For example:

1. You won't feel so fragmented anymore

1. You won't feel anxious about the future

1. You'll stop racing against the clock and getting stressed up

1. You'll look forward to the future instead of viewing it with fear

Living in the present helps you stay focused on what you want to achieve. It also means that if you want a better future, you can take control and make that happen.

When you mention the word 'manifesting', it brings to mind certain images. Some people think it means making items appear out of thin air. Others believe it's just another word for visualization. It does have certain characteristics in common with visualization.

But the truth is that it's much more than that...

1. Visualization is about creating images of reality in your mind. Manifesting is about creating reality, not an image of it. 

1. Visualizing involves seeing yourself in a future event, while manifesting is about working in the present to build a better future.

1. Visualizing involves going inside yourself to see things in your mind. Manifesting is about syncing yourself up with the energy of the universe.

1. Visualizations only last as long as you visualize them, while manifesting allows you to create your own reality by giving life to your very thoughts. 

As soon as you state your intentions through manifestation, your desires take on a life of their own.

They're no longer wishes or dreams, but have focus, power and intensity.